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In this inspiring and accessible book, yoga teacher and award-winning documentary filmmaker Yolanda Barker shows us the importance of better breathing, and provides a seven-day programme of practical exercises for readers to follow

Table of Contents

Introduction Author’s note The breath effect Why revolutions fail (the importance of awareness) PART ONE: The seven-day programme Introduction Day One: Becoming aware of your breathing habits Day Two: Developing breath and body awareness Day Three: Nose breathing Day Four: The correct breathing muscles Day Five: The rate of the breath Day Six: The unstressed breath Day Seven: The rhythm of the breath Summary: If you’ve made it this far PART TWO: Everyday hacks Identifying triggers Pelvic floor and posture Everyday breathing hacks Acknowledgements References

About the Author

Yolanda Barker is a writer and award-winning film director. She is also an experienced yoga teacher who trained in India. Yolanda lives in London, UK.

Reviews

A practical guide to that most basic of bodily functions: breathing. If you, like me, have spent a lifetime not doing it “properly”, this mix of science and simple exercises is a bit of a game changer.
*Books to Read Now, Noon.org.uk*

With research, practical exercises, anecdotes and advice, Yolanda Barker shows how breath practice and the knowledge gained through it are important and powerful resources to integrate into our daily lives.
*OM Yoga & Lifestyle magazine*

This inspiring new book features a seven-day programme of practical exercises for readers to follow. Drawing on her own experiences with anxiety and depression, the author shares breathing practices to ease stress, enable better sleep and bring calm during difficult situations.
*Healthy Living magazine*

At last – a practical, compassionate, science-backed resource to support your mental health. Empowering for anyone who struggles with anxiety and depression.
*Dr. Aseem Malhotra, cardiologist, author and health campaigner*

Just like breathing, this book is both simple and profound. I learned so much about physiology, neuroscience and psychology, and the breathing exercises are amazingly effective. A vital resource.
*author of Eat Sleep Sing*

An eloquently written and accessible guide to the breath and to breath work. The book has a wealth of information drawn from Yolanda's teaching experience and is supported by the latest scientific research. The comprehensive seven-day programme is easy-to-follow and will be of help to anyone who wants to reclaim their physical and mental health.
*Charlie Taylor-Rugman, yoga teacher*

Yolanda Barker is a breath of fresh air. So is this brilliantly practical book. Read it.
*co-author of The Pioppi Diet*

Make sure you check it out – really powerful tools and techniques.
*Radio London*

Read this.
*Women's Fitness*